Research Statement

My research primarily focused on the condensed matter Physics, especially theoretical condensed
matter systems. Nowadays with the advancement of computer technology it has became painless task
to solve problems relating to physical sciences on computers. Whether it is simulations of complex
3D molecules or finding interesting physical properties of alloys, it can be done with the power of
cutting-edge computer technology. The reason why the computational research is growing so rapidly
is because the progress we have made in terms of speed of computers in last two decades or so as also
predicted by Moore’s law. While the resolutions of experimental devices are not growing as rapidly as
the speed of microprocessors. We are fortunately enough that we can now harvest this advancement
in computer technology to solve some demanding problems in physical sciences.

First principle study or ab-initio study of compounds or molecules can predict some interesting
physical and chemical properties. But why we need the so called “first principles calculation”? Well,
suppose what if we need to build some new material for the surface protection of a next generation
mobile phone? We will have to search for thousands of possible combinations of elements in the
laboratory to arrive at something feasible. On the contrary, the same task on computer not only save
time but also the cost as well. We don’t need to utilize expensive chemicals while searching for optimal
material. In short, we can create materials from thought! We can show whether they can be stable or
not if made practically? And what will be their physical properties, if they exist. And DFT is the tool
which we can apply to answer these kinds of questions.

I had done some work on the computational material physics while working on a project to calculate
mechanical properties of a high entropy alloy, the detail of which can be found in the project report
enclosed. I have a plan for to extend my knowledge in DFT and apply it further to calculate other
solid-state properties of interest.